The writing process

 Now as I'm almost done with what may be the last paper I ever write academically, this morning I found myself looking for information about the writing process. Does that make sense? No it does not. I think partly at this point it was more looking for validation for the process that I was kind of already doing, with tweaks to parts that I might have missed. The one that looks like it fit the most was from the University of Kansas. A lot of the other processes I saw didn't include the research step. And I understand that research is not necessarily a part of writing, but it has been a part of all the writing I've done. So a recap of KU's process:

PREWRITING

•   Make sure you understand your assignment.
•   Decide on a topic to write about. 
•   Consider who will read your work.
•   Brainstorm ideas about the subject.

RESEARCHING

•   List places where you can find information.
•   Make an outline to help organize your research.

DRAFTING

•   Put the information you researched into your own words. 
•   Write sentences and paragraphs even if they are not perfect.
•   Read what you have written and judge if it says what you mean. 
•   Write some more. 
•   Read it again.
•   Write some more.
•   Read it again.
•   Write until you have said everything you want to say about the topic.

REVISING

•   Read what you have written again. 
•   Rearrange words, sentences or paragraphs.
•   Take out or add parts.
•   Do more research if you think you should.
•   Replace overused or unclear words.
•   Read your writing aloud to be sure it flows smoothly.

EDITING AND PROOFREADING

• Be sure all sentences are complete. 
•   Correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
•   Change words that are not used correctly or are unclear.
•   Make sure you are using the appropriate style formatting.